The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC90 D5 AWD (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 60,200

€ 43,800

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes ML 400 is just 0.3 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Volvo XC90 D5.
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
1796
1926
2141
1784
1898
2110
1926 mm
Width
1898 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2110 mm
1796 mm
Height
1784 mm
2915
4804
2857
4807
4804 mm
Length
4807 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2857 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
2130 kg
Kerb Weight
2065 kg
2900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2560 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.05 %

General
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
W166
Generation
C
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.821
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2401 CC
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
328 bhp
182 bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 400
480 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC90 D5
Performance
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5
▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 400
6.49 kg/bhp
11.35 kg/bhp
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
32 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
657 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes ML 400
657 mi
515 mi
Volvo XC90 D5
Environmental Impact
166.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 400
Volvo XC90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
770 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
483 L











2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1837 L